Comments on: Avatards http://www.israellycool.com/2010/02/13/avatards/ Down Under Punditry in the Middle East Sat, 26 May 2012 14:00:06 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: The Day In Israel: Monday May 3rd, 2010 : Israellycoolhttp://www.israellycool.com/2010/02/13/avatards/comment-page-1/#comment-29500 The Day In Israel: Monday May 3rd, 2010 : Israellycool Mon, 03 May 2010 08:52:35 +0000 http://www.israellycool.com/?p=18276#comment-29500 [...] Not content with their Avatard stunt, the palestinians and their supporters have come up with yet another propaganda ploy. Palestinian [...] [...] Not content with their Avatard stunt, the palestinians and their supporters have come up with yet another propaganda ploy. Palestinian [...]

]]> By: Shy Guyhttp://www.israellycool.com/2010/02/13/avatards/comment-page-1/#comment-25505 Shy Guy Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:14:46 +0000 http://www.israellycool.com/?p=18276#comment-25505 <blockquote><i>but I have plenty of examples of photos contradicting claims of "concentration camp" like conditions in Gaza, all of which can be found on this blog.</i></blockquote> Excuse me, Dave, but did you report <a href="http://atlasshrugs2000.typepad.com/atlas_shrugs/2010/03/what-blockade.html" target="_blank"><u><b>this</b></u></a>?

but I have plenty of examples of photos contradicting claims of "concentration camp" like conditions in Gaza, all of which can be found on this blog.

Excuse me, Dave, but did you report this?

]]> By: israellycoolhttp://www.israellycool.com/2010/02/13/avatards/comment-page-1/#comment-25501 israellycool Wed, 03 Mar 2010 11:39:21 +0000 http://www.israellycool.com/?p=18276#comment-25501 IsraeliMom, I don't appreciate your tone, which is very accusatory and not at all helpful. I take your point about Gaza vs the West Bank, but I have plenty of examples of photos contradicting claims of "concentration camp" like conditions in Gaza, all of which can be found on this blog. IsraeliMom,

I don't appreciate your tone, which is very accusatory and not at all helpful.

I take your point about Gaza vs the West Bank, but I have plenty of examples of photos contradicting claims of "concentration camp" like conditions in Gaza, all of which can be found on this blog.

]]> By: Shy Guyhttp://www.israellycool.com/2010/02/13/avatards/comment-page-1/#comment-25498 Shy Guy Wed, 03 Mar 2010 11:17:30 +0000 http://www.israellycool.com/?p=18276#comment-25498 <blockquote><i>and racism in the comments</i></blockquote> Where?

and racism in the comments

Where?

]]> By: IsraeliMomhttp://www.israellycool.com/2010/02/13/avatards/comment-page-1/#comment-25497 IsraeliMom Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:50:55 +0000 http://www.israellycool.com/?p=18276#comment-25497 Wow, quite a bit of hatred and racism in the comments. I think comparing the Palestinians and Navi is ridiculous, but it's not a bad publicity stunt. I give them credit for that. The complaints about "concentration camp" conditions is about Gaza. This demonstration is about something completely different and in the West Bank. You can't compare conditions in the two places. I'm surprised that you don't know that. Actually, I suspect you do, and just like the guys in that demonstration just trying to make a good PR statement (who cares about the fact anyway ;) ). Wow, quite a bit of hatred and racism in the comments. I think comparing the Palestinians and Navi is ridiculous, but it's not a bad publicity stunt. I give them credit for that.
The complaints about "concentration camp" conditions is about Gaza. This demonstration is about something completely different and in the West Bank. You can't compare conditions in the two places. I'm surprised that you don't know that. Actually, I suspect you do, and just like the guys in that demonstration just trying to make a good PR statement (who cares about the fact anyway ;) ).

]]> By: Questionhttp://www.israellycool.com/2010/02/13/avatards/comment-page-1/#comment-25411 Question Mon, 01 Mar 2010 17:10:58 +0000 http://www.israellycool.com/?p=18276#comment-25411 I believe that I should first state where I am coming from. I am a Christian living in the United States, but am tolerant of other religions. I am not a pro-Israel supporter, nor am I pro-Palestine. Rather, I believe that equal injustices have been done by both groups and morally for this reason I cannot support either’s actions. Now, you have an interesting point. You are right, it does seem contradictory to claim “concentration camp” like conditions, but have the funds available and access to go to the movies. Thank you for the passion you show in this point. However, my question about this argument lies with the assumption that Muslims are barbaric (violent). Having met several Muslims within the field of education I believe that many, if not most, Muslims are committed to teaching the peaceful principles of the Koran, rather than jihad and violence. This has brought forth a peaceful, intelligent, literate and cultured people committed to scholarship, not to different from those in the rest of the world. Yes, undoubtedly there may be some barbaric Muslims, and those can be found in any culture. However, to make an assumption about an entire people based off of the minority is inaccurate. While there are extremist Muslim groups who do practice barbaric, violent acts, it is unfair to make general assumptions that all Muslim’s hold and reflect this minority group’s position. I fully admit that some Muslims have preformed some atrocious acts. People within my faith have too. However, those who practice jihad and participate in violent acts are not the majority, nor do they adequately reflect true Muslim ideals. The actions of these few have created stereotypes that are now applied to all Muslims, even those who are peaceful. While I recognize that it is difficult to refrain from stereotypes, if peace is to be achieved in this region we must leave our stereotypes at the door, myself included. I believe that I should first state where I am coming from. I am a Christian living in the United States, but am tolerant of other religions. I am not a pro-Israel supporter, nor am I pro-Palestine. Rather, I believe that equal injustices have been done by both groups and morally for this reason I cannot support either’s actions.
Now, you have an interesting point. You are right, it does seem contradictory to claim “concentration camp” like conditions, but have the funds available and access to go to the movies. Thank you for the passion you show in this point. However, my question about this argument lies with the assumption that Muslims are barbaric (violent). Having met several Muslims within the field of education I believe that many, if not most, Muslims are committed to teaching the peaceful principles of the Koran, rather than jihad and violence. This has brought forth a peaceful, intelligent, literate and cultured people committed to scholarship, not to different from those in the rest of the world. Yes, undoubtedly there may be some barbaric Muslims, and those can be found in any culture. However, to make an assumption about an entire people based off of the minority is inaccurate. While there are extremist Muslim groups who do practice barbaric, violent acts, it is unfair to make general assumptions that all Muslim’s hold and reflect this minority group’s position. I fully admit that some Muslims have preformed some atrocious acts. People within my faith have too. However, those who practice jihad and participate in violent acts are not the majority, nor do they adequately reflect true Muslim ideals. The actions of these few have created stereotypes that are now applied to all Muslims, even those who are peaceful. While I recognize that it is difficult to refrain from stereotypes, if peace is to be achieved in this region we must leave our stereotypes at the door, myself included.

]]> By: Joehttp://www.israellycool.com/2010/02/13/avatards/comment-page-1/#comment-25147 Joe Tue, 23 Feb 2010 19:49:55 +0000 http://www.israellycool.com/?p=18276#comment-25147 This says it all, Lieberman and Avatar [youtube dGc5LzYL1hY <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGc5LzYL1hY" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGc5LzYL1hY</a> youtube] This says it all, Lieberman and Avatar
[youtube dGc5LzYL1hY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGc5LzYL1hY youtube]

]]> By: Avatards « FRED I MELLANÖSTERNhttp://www.israellycool.com/2010/02/13/avatards/comment-page-1/#comment-25136 Avatards « FRED I MELLANÖSTERN Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:12:11 +0000 http://www.israellycool.com/?p=18276#comment-25136 [...] riva staketet börjar få det svårt att hitta på vad de ska göra nuförtiden. Bloggaren Israellycool ville se vad de har för sig idag, och har för ändamålet hittat en rapport från nyhetsbyrån [...] [...] riva staketet börjar få det svårt att hitta på vad de ska göra nuförtiden. Bloggaren Israellycool ville se vad de har för sig idag, och har för ändamålet hittat en rapport från nyhetsbyrån [...]

]]> By: Susanhttp://www.israellycool.com/2010/02/13/avatards/comment-page-1/#comment-24876 Susan Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:02:53 +0000 http://www.israellycool.com/?p=18276#comment-24876 Fore once, I agree with the terrorists: the Navi are imaginary and inhuman, so it's a perfect metaphor. Fore once, I agree with the terrorists: the Navi are imaginary and inhuman, so it's a perfect metaphor.

]]> By: Epic Fail: Avatard Facebook Group : Israellycoolhttp://www.israellycool.com/2010/02/13/avatards/comment-page-1/#comment-24865 Epic Fail: Avatard Facebook Group : Israellycool Wed, 17 Feb 2010 20:55:48 +0000 http://www.israellycool.com/?p=18276#comment-24865 [...] may recall last week’s Avatards, palestinan protesters who painted themselves blue and posed as characters from the hit film Avatar [...] [...] may recall last week’s Avatards, palestinan protesters who painted themselves blue and posed as characters from the hit film Avatar [...]

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